Ability to learn to assess level of client dependency on substances, progress in treatment, and environmental factors influencing client.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or other behavioral science and two (2) years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.

Knowledge of the purpose, goals and objectives of the drug and alcohol recovery process.

Knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery support program practices and community resources.

Knowledge of the drug and alcohol services delivery system.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to demonstrate assertiveness.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Full certification as a drug and alcohol recovery support specialist by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse certification board preferred. A minimum of 18 months of lived recovery experience in a continuous manner.

Knowledge of problems in the schools and community in relation to drug and alcohol consumption.

Knowledge of school district organizational structure, curriculum, policies and practices.

Knowledge of community organizations and their function relative to drug and alcohol related problems.

Knowledge of health impacts relating to drug and alcohol consumption.

Knowledge of the alcohol highway safety laws and their application.

Ability to gather data in order to compose advertising and educational literature and deliver speeches on drug and alcohol topics.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:One year as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee.
or
A bachelor’s degree in health education, education, the social or behavioral sciences and 1 (one) year of experience in drug and alcohol prevention work.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

About Us

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. is a Functional SCA in that it provides direct services as well as contracts with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. provides Inpatient, Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Prevention, and Case Management Services, as well as Certified in Co-Occurring and in Gambling Addictions. *In the process of becoming a Trauma Informed Care Provider*